Moth repellent and deodorant container



Dec- 2 1 N. E. WILSON ET AL MOTH REPELLENT AND DEODORAN'I' CONTAINER 2 SHEETS SHEET 1 Filed 00X. 10, 1947 l NVENTOR ALVIN LSAEKS 8 NORMAN E.WlLSON-' ATTORZEY 1951 N. E. WILSON ET AL MOTH REPELLENT AND DEODORANT CONTAINER 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2 Filed Oct. 10, 1947 INVENTOR ALVIN L.SAEKS a. NORMAN E.WILSON ATTORNEY Patented Dec. 25, 1951 MOTH REPELLENT AND DEODORANT CONTAINER Norman E. Wilson, University City, and Alvin L. Sacks, Clayton, Mo., assignors to The Pure (30., Inc, St. Louis, Mo., a corporation of Missouri Application October 10, 1947, Serial No. 779,150

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in moth repellent and deodorant containers.

It is the primary object of the present inven tion to provide a moth repellent and deodorant container which is highly attractive in appearance and is adapted to support the active ingredient in a position to provide maximum circulation of air therearound.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a device of the type stated which can be readily adapted for use upon a closet hanger rod or upon a wall, in which latter type of use it will have the decorative appearance of a wall plaque.

It is a further object of the present inven tion to provide a device of the type stated which may be readily opened and closed for replacement of the moth repellent or deodorant material.

With the above and other objects in view, our invention resides in the novel features of form, construction, arrangement, and combination of parts presently described and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings (two sheets)-- Figure 1 is a front elevational view of a moth repellent container constructed in accordance with and embodying the present invention;

Figure 2 is a top plan view thereof;

Figure 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

Figure 4 is a rear elevational view of the moth repellent container with the back member removed to show the interior thereof;

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5--5 of Figure 4;

Figure 6 is a plan view of the back member in an intermediate stage of construction;

Figure '7 is a plan view of the hook member prior to assembly with the back member;

Figure 8 is a side elevational view of the hook member;

Figure 9 is a rear elevational view of the moth repellent container with the completed back member in place;

Figure 10- is a sectional view taken along line til-II] of Figure 9;

Figure 11 is a transverse sectional view of a modified form of moth repellent container: and

Figure 12 is an enlarged fragmentary perspec- 9 Claims. (Cl. 299-44) designates a moth repellent container comprising an outer or main shell I preferably moulded of a suitable synthetic plastic material which is chemically inert or resistant to the fumes of the moth repellent material which isto be housed therein. The shell I is circular in cross-sectional shape and is provided with a front wall 2 having any suitable decorative design embossed thereon such as, for example, the cameo-like design 3 surrounded by a concentric scalloped ring 4 as shown in Figure 1. It will, of course, be understood that this design is merely a matter of artistic choice and has no relation to the mechanical features or operation of the container A. Formed in the front wall 2, adjacent the outer peripheral edge thereof, is a concentrically arranged uniform spaced series of apertures 5 which permit the flow and circulation of air into and out of the interior of the container A.

Formed integrally with the shell I, and projecting inwardly from the rear or interior face thereof is a concentrically disposed annular sleeve 6 which terminates in a plane spaced substantiall inwardly from the plane of the rear edge of the shell I, as best seen in Figure 5. Also formed integrally upon the inner face of the shell I, at uniformly spaced intervals therearound, are bosses l undercut to provide a slot I3 and a retention shoulder 9, the latter being somewhat narrower than the main body of the boss 1, thereby forming an exposed end face or stop abutment l0. Similarly formed integral- 1y upon the inner face of the shell I, preferably midway between two of the bosses I, is a somewhat narrower solid stop boss II, and cut into the rear edge of the shellI, in diametrally opposite relation to the boss I I, is a shallow U- shaped recess l2, all for purposes presently more fully appearing, and as best seen in Figures 4 and 5.

Provided for co-operation with the shell I is a closure or back member comprising a circular disk I3 stamped or otherwise formed preferably of thin, lightweight sheet material having an outside diametral size approximately equal to,

but slightly smaller than, the inside diametral size of the shell I in theplane of the slots 8. The disk I3 is, furthermore, marginally provided. with a plurality of rectangular notches l4 adapted for registration with the bosses I, and an elongated notch I5 adapted for registration with the boss II, the notch I5 being provided with, abutment faces I6, I6. Located on the opposite side of the center from the notch I5, and along the same diametral linev as the abutment face I6,

is a small aperture ll, all as best seen in Figure 6. Moulded or stamped, preferably from a suitable Synthetic plastic material, is a hook member l8 preferably having a size and shape similar to the hook commonly employed in coat hangers and similar conventional devices, and thus being adapted to fit conveniently over the ordinary coat rods found in closets. The hook I8 is also provided with a straight shank l9 terminating in an enlarged end portion having a swivel aperture 2| and a keyhole type hang-slot 22. The end portion 20 is somewhat thickened in the region of the swivel aperture 2| to provide a rearwardly protruding bearing boss 23. The hook I8 is rockably mounted upon the disk l3 by a rivet or swivel stud 24 which extends through the swivel aperture 2| and the aperture H. The size of the hook l8 and the length of the shank l9 are such that when mounted upon the external face of the back member or disk I3 the entire assembly will lie within the peripheral limits of the disk I3, so that the notches l4 and 15 can be respectively aligned with the bosses I and H, whereupon the disk or back member [3 can be inserted into the shell. It should be noted in this connection that the notches [4 have a depth only slightly greater than theheight of the shoulder 9 above the bottom Wall of the slot 8 so that the disk l3 will come to rest in marginal abutment against the stop faces ID of the bosses 1. Thereupon, the disk or back member l3 may be rotated in a counter-clockwise direction (reference being made to Figure 9) until the abutment face l6 of the notch l5 comes into stepwise engagement with the stop boss ll. Such movement will carry the notches l4 through the slots 8 and out of registration with the shoulders 9 so. that the edge portions of the disk l3 will be retentively held within the slots 8.

Provided for co-operation with the container A is a moulded moth repellent or deodorant block B formed preferably of a material such as naphthalene or paradichlorbenzene for example. The block B is similar in shape to, but smaller in size than, the interior of the container A, and is provided in its forwardly presented face with a cylindrical recess sized for snug fitting disposition around the annular sleeve 6. It should be noted in this connection that the recess 25 has a depth substantially smaller than the height of the sleeve 6, and the overall thickness of the block B is substantially smaller than the overall depth of the interior of the container A so that when the block B is disposed within the container A the latter will be held in inwardly spaced relation to, and away from, the apertures 5, so as to avoid interference with the free passage and circulation of air therethrough, all as best seen in Figure 10. r

If desired, the container A may be hung from a small nail driven in the Wall (not shown) very much in the manner of a wall plaque, in which case the hook member will be disposed in the position shown in full lines in Figure 9, and the nail head, or other similar wall hook, may be inserted through the slot 22. On the other hand, the device may be used as a closet pendant by swinging the hook [8 up into the position shown in dotted lines in Figure 9, during which movement the shank l9 of the hook I8 is flexed slightly to clear the rearwardly projecting edge of the shell I and is then allowed to drop into the notch or recess l2, thereby locking the shell I, back member I3, and hook I8 together as an inseparable unit. It should be noted that the arcuate length of the notch I5 is such that the disk or back member I3 cannot become accidentally unlocked, even if there is some unauthorized relative rocking movement between the hook la, the back member [3, and the shell I.

It will, of course, be understood that when the block B has completely vaporized and has thus been used up the back member l3 may be very simply removed and a new block B set in place,

This replacement operation can be accomplished very quickly and conveniently by the ordinary housewife without resort to tools or any complicated series of steps, and the container A is, therefore, extremely convenient, practical and serviceable.

If desired, a modified form of container A may be provided which is substantially identical in every respect to the previously described container A except that it is provided with a back member 13' having a pair of spaced parallel upstruck ears 26 positioned for radial alignment with the margins of the notch 12' for locking engagement with the shank [9 of the hook member I8 for positively locking the back member [3 in place and preventing any unauthorized relative movement between the back member I3 and the hook [8.

It will be noted, by reference to Figure 11, that the height of the ears 26 is slightly less than the height of the projecting portion of the container shell i so that when the shank [9 of the hook it is flexed to clear such edge and drop into the notch IE it will also clear the ears 26 and snap into place therebetween, as best seen in Figure 12.

It should be understood that changes and modifications in the form, construction, arrangement, and combination of the several parts of the moth repellent and deodorant container may be made and substituted for those herein shown and described without departing from the nature and principle of our invention.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish shaped shell, abutment means within the shell adjacent the margin thereof, a circular optionally removable closure member adapted to fit within and extend closure-wise across the shell in abutment along at least portions of its peripheral margin against the abutment means, and locking means optionally engageable with the closure member for retaining the latter in place.

2. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish shaped shell, abutment means within the shell adjacent the margin thereof, narrow shoulders also formed in the'shell in alignment with the abutment means and spaced outwardly therefrom in the pro-vision of slots, and a circular optionally removable closure member adapted to fit within and extend closure-wise across the shell in abutment along at least portions of its peripheral margin against the abutment means, said closure member being marginally notched for clearance of the shoulders upon proper registration therewith and being adapted upon rotation to enter said slots along portions of its peripheral margin for retention thereby.

3. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish shaped shell, abutment means within the shell adjacent the margin thereof, narrow shoulders also formed in the shell in alignment with the abutment means and spaced outwardly therefrom in the provision of slots, a

circular optionally removable closure member adapted to fit within and extend closure-wise across the shell in abutment along at least portions of its peripheral margin against the abutment means, said closure member being marginally notched for clearance of the shoulders upon proper registration therewith and bein adapted upon rotation to enter said slots along portions of its peripheral margin for retention thereby, and means for optionally locking the closure-member and shell together.

4. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish shaped shell, abutment means within the shell adjacent the margin thereof, narrow shoulders also formed in the shell in alignment with the abutment means and spaced outwardly therefrom in the provision of slots, a circular optionally removable closure member adapted to fit within and extend closure-wise across the shell in abutment along at least portions of its peripheral margin against the abutment means, said closure member being marginally notched for clearance of the shoulders upon proper registration therewith and being adapted upon rotation to enter said slotsalong portions of its peripheral margin for retention thereby, and means for optionally preventing unauthorized reverse rotational movement of the closure member.

5. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish shaped shell, a rim surrounding said shell and having a notch therein, a closureforming member removably mounted on the shell, and a hook swingably mounted on said member and being adapted to engage said notch to prevent removal of the closure forming member when the member is in closure-forming position.

6. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish shaped shell, a rim surrounding said shell and having a notch therein, a closure" forming member removably mounted in the opening, and a hook swingably mounted on said member and located, when in one position, to fit entirely within the confines of the rim and, when in another position, to extend outwardly through the notch and beyond the periphery of the shell.

'7. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish shaped shell, a rim surrounding said shell and having a notch therein, a closure-forming member removably mounted on the shell, a pair of up-struck ears on the closureforming member for alignment with the edges of the notch when the member is in closure-forming position, and a hook pivotally mounted on the closure-forming member for optional extension between the ears and through the notch whereby to lock the closure-forming member and shell together.

8. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish-shaped shell, a plurality 01' bosses provided interiorly of the shell adjacent the periphery thereof, shoulders also formed in the shell in alignment with the bosses and spaced outwardly therefrom in the provision of slots, a relatively narrow stop boss provided on said shell intermediate two of said bosses, and a circular closure member adapted to fit Within and extend closure-wise across the shell in abutment along at least portions of its peripheral margin against the bosses, said closure member being provided on its margin with a plurality of notches for clearance of the shoulders upon proper registration therewith, and being adapted, upon rotation, to enter said slots along un-notched portions of its peripheral margin for retention thereby, said closure member also being provided on its margin with an elongated notch having abutment faces for contactive engagement with the stop boss to limit the rotation of the circular disc.

9. A container for holding a vaporizable solid comprising a dish-shaped shell, a plurality of bosses provided interiorly of the shell adjacent the periphery thereof, shoulders also formed in the shell in alignment with the bosses and spaced outwardly therefrom in the provision of slots, a relatively narrow stop boss provided on said shell intermediate two of said bosses, a circular closure member adapted to fit within and extend closure- Wise across the shell in abutment along at least portions of its peripheral margin against the bosses, said closure member being provided on its margin with a plurality of notches for clearance of the shoulders upon proper registration therewith, and being adapted, upon rotation, to enter said slots along un-notched portions of its peripheral margin for retention thereby, said closure member also being provided on its margin with an elongated notch having abutment faces for contactive engagement with the stop boss to limit the rotation of the circular disc, and means for optionally locking the closure member and shell together.

NORMAN E. WILSON. ALVIN L. SAEKS.

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